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Everything About Yom Kippur Is An Invention

While the synagogue observance of Yom Kippur may seem like a stable, solid, trans-historical whole, it is none of those things.

Jews Loved Tinned Fish Way Before It Was Trendy

From herring to tuna, preserved fish is never out of style.

The Rise of the 15th Knesset

Rise of the 15th Knesset. The Israeli Electoral System. Israeli Politics. Contemporary Israel. The Jewish State. Jewish History and Community.

Reading Esther and Coming of Age

The story of Esther teaches us many things, amongst them, that timing is everything.This year, the women’s Megillat Esther reading ...

Not Your Grandfather’s Manishewitz: My Mission to Bring Good Wine to Your Seder

At this time of year, I have a mission… to save Jews from bad wine. Now, I know that some ...

Releasing Your Burden: The Eshel Shabbaton

As we’ve explored in earlier posts by and about Orthodox Jews who are also LGBTQ (including a round-up of blogs, ...

The Brit Milah (Bris): What You Need to Know

Questions and answers about the circumcision ceremony for Jewish baby boys.

Yevamot 31

Moments of uncertainity.

7 Tips for Hosting Yom Kippur Break Fast (Without Breaking a Sweat)

It's all about prepping ahead and taking it easy.

Taanit 23

Honi the Circle Drawer.

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